The beautiful hymn of the Incarnation, called “Of the Father’s Love Begotten” is set to a tune likely based on an old Gregorian chant. The lyrics of the text…
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LeadershipMinistryTheology
The Central Importance of Faith for Ministry
Taking Christ at His Wordby Zachary Groff February 28, 2024“Truly I say to you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, ‘Move from here to there,’ and it will…
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Jesus, I My Cross Have Taken
Finding Joy Amidst Suffering & Persecutionby Brian Cosby January 22, 2024If there’s one hymn I’d like sung at my funeral, this is it. When you get a diagnosis of cancer or you are persecuted because of your biblical worldview…
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What Wondrous Love Is This?
The Heart of Christ for Sinnersby Todd Pruitt January 5, 2024In the summer of 2017, my father died rather suddenly. It became my responsibility both to design the funeral service and preach the sermon. My father and I had…
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Praise Him, All Creatures Here Below
The Story of Thomas Ken's Doxologyby George Grant December 15, 2023A doxology is a short chorus of praise to the Lord, often sung as a standalone piece or as a coda at the conclusion of psalms, hymns, or canticles.…
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God’s Gift of Unity Set to Song
Psalm 133 in our Lives as Pastorsby George Sayour December 12, 20231Behold, how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity! 2 It is like the precious oil on the head, running down on the beard, on the beard of Aaron, running…
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Our Savior’s Scandalous Ancestors
What Christ's Family Tree Tells Us about His Missionby Jim McCarthy November 28, 2023How would you like to know who your ancestors were and fill in the branches of your family tree? You might discover that you descend from a Mayflower pilgrim…
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O the Deep, Deep Love of Jesus
Carried by the Immense and Active Love of Godby Donny Friederichsen November 27, 2023During one of my first chapel services as a student at RTS-Orlando, Dr. John Frame played the organ to accompany our hymn singing. The first hymn we sang was…
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O Love that Wilt Not Let Me Go
Christian Hope in the Christian's Sorrowsby Derrick Brite November 25, 2023Despite being absent of any real musical ability, I have always been fascinated with the hymn lyrics and the history behind them. Some of these stories are legendary among…
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A Psalm for Thanksgiving
Giving Thanks with Whole Heartsby Brad Mills November 23, 2023Like most of us, today I’ll gather around a large table with family and friends to enjoy an afternoon filling my stomach to its capacity. Half of my first plate will…